Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Coordinator - M/S 1A (FT 7a-7p)

Virtua West Jersey Health Sys; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Sick leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ seeks a clinically accountable registered nurse to coordinate needs of an assigned patient group. You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate care, collaborating with physicians, case management, and families to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires an NJ RN license, BSN preferred, and at least 2 years in acute care. You will participate in care planning, education, and performance improvement, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have valid NJ RN License.
• Minimum of 2 years current and appropriate acute care nursing experience preferred.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills and ability to coordinate a care team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care on the unit/department toward specific patient outcomes.
• Prioritizes and coordinates needs of the unit and individual patients.
• Collaborates with physicians and case management to plan and adjust care.
• Delegates and monitors delegated nursing tasks per care plan.
• Performs patient assessments and develops, implements, and evaluates care plans.
• Educates patients and families about disease processes and care needs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team coordination

Critical thinking

Nursing assessment

Education

NJ RN License

BSN preferred

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that’s wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life‑changing care, or something in‑between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet‑recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we’ve received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we’re committed to the well‑being of the community. That means bringing life‑changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We’re also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location: Voorhees - 100 Bowman Drive Remote Type: On‑Site Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: Day Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 36 Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Summary: Clinically accountable for coordinating needs of an assigned group of patients, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care through outcome identification and evidence‑based practice. Coordinates patient care on the unit/department. Communicates and collaborates extensively with other caregivers, physicians, case management, patient and/or patient’s families or significant others. Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

Position Responsibilities:

• Coordinates care on the unit/department working toward specific outcomes for each assigned patient.
• Prioritizes and coordinates needs of the overall unit/department as well as those of individual patients.
• Interacts with physicians and case management to coordinate care and effectively problem solves to establish appropriate plan of care promoting appropriate outcomes.
• Assigns, directs and evaluates all delegated care given by other members of the nursing team in accordance with the plan of care.
• Performs an assessment of the patient, leading to development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care.
• Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes.
• Effectively manages rapidly changing situations.
• Participates in clinical decision‑making.
• Educates patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, safety issues, etc.
• Delegates and monitors care rendered by other members of nursing department and healthcare team.
• Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.
• Participates in orientation, education and development of healthcare team.
• Identifies and participates in the performance improvement activities.
• Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have valid NJ RN License.
• A minimum of 2 years current and appropriate acute care nursing experience preferred.
• Certification in appropriate specialty preferred.
• Refer to the Educational/Regulatory Requirement (Department Specific) policy in the Nursing Administrative Manual.
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards.
• Perfects skills and stays abreast of current nursing practice through on‑going education, journals, etc.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must be able to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers.

Required Education:

BSN preferred.

Hourly Rate:

$45.64 - $61.91. The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short‑term disability and optional long‑term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. For more benefits information click here.

Be Well, Get Well and Stay Well That’s our mission. We’re dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities. Our doctors, clinical practitioners, and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world‑class quality healthcare. We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.